Description
Delicious Black Forest Cookies that combine rich chocolate, tart cherries, and chocolate chips for a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cherries
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the edges look firm but the centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy with a cup of coffee or share with friends and family.
Notes
For a thicker cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. To enhance flavor, use high-quality cocoa and fresh cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Black Forest Cookies, chocolate cherry cookies, easy cookie recipe